Head of Internal Audit

BitGo•Palo Alto, CA

7h•$190,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

BitGo is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead and scale the company’s third line of defense during a pivotal period of growth. This individual will report to the Audit Committee functionality and the Chief Operating Officer administratively. The role involves owning the design and execution of a risk-based audit program across BitGo’s global operations, driving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor on internal control, regulatory compliance, and operational risk. The ideal candidate is a seasoned audit leader with deep expertise in financial services or technology, thriving in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a combination thereof, including demonstrated leadership of audit teams or functions.
Deep expertise in SOX / ICFR compliance, including scoping, control design evaluation, testing, and deficiency assessment in complex organizational environments.
Hands-on experience managing SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and examination processes, including coordinating with service auditors and internal stakeholders.
Experience operating in or auditing regulated financial services entities, with a strong understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape applicable to such organizations.
Proven ability to manage and direct co-source or third-party audit providers, including scoping engagements, reviewing work product, and ensuring quality and timeliness.
Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to present complex audit findings and risk themes clearly and credibly to Boards, Audit Committees, and C-suite stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

One or more relevant professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Prior experience in the digital assets industry, including familiarity with digital asset custody, trading, staking, or settlement operations and the associated risk and control environment.
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and supervisory expectations applicable to federally chartered trust banks, including OCC guidance, fiduciary standards, and related compliance obligations.
Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Own and continuously mature the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance framework, including designing, executing, and overseeing the annual Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) testing plan in coordination with management and external auditors.
Serve as the primary internal owner for SOC 1, SOC 2, and CCSS audits, coordinating across engineering, security, operations, and finance to facilitate timely and successful completion of each examination.
Oversee and direct co-sourced audit resources engaged in the planning and execution of operational and compliance audits across BitGo’s regulated entities globally, ensuring consistent audit quality, methodology, and timely delivery of findings.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with external auditors, managing day-to-day interactions, coordinating audit requests, and aligning on scope, timing, and control reliance strategies to support an efficient and effective external audit process.
Prepare and deliver regular, high-quality reporting on audit results, open findings, remediation status, and emerging risk themes to BitGo’s Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and senior management across its regulated entities.
Develop and maintain a risk-based annual internal audit plan that reflects the company’s strategic priorities, regulatory obligations, and evolving risk landscape, and update the plan dynamically in response to business changes.
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to identify control gaps, support remediation efforts, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.